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Turn off the "Receive all incoming beams" setting and
receive infrared beams manually instead. Refer to Chapter 2,
"Synchronizing with Your Computer."
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You can program an Application Button to turn off the screen
when an MP3 is playing, thus saving battery power used to
run the screen. Tap Start > Windows Media > Tools >
Settings > Buttons. From the Select Function drop-down
list, tap Screen Toggle. Press either the Contacts or Inbox
application buttons on the front of your iPAQ Pocket PC, and
then tap OK.
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Power off your Pocket PC when it is being charged to allow it
to charge at a faster rate.
Changing the Backlight Settings
To adjust the backlight settings in order to conserve more battery
power:
1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >
Backlight.
2. Select from the following backlight settings:
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Battery Power
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External Power
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Brightness
3. Make your changes to the backlight settings, and then tap
OK.
Battery Saving Tip: Set the backlight to go off quickly after
you stop using your iPAQ Pocket PC, or change the
brightness level to save power.